Lakshmi resides at the tip of our tongue, at the tip of the tongue are friends and kin, tip of the tongue can cause imprisonment, certainly the tip of the tongue can bring death.

Commentary:

The tip of the tongue can cause either bliss or agony. Depending how it is used, it could become a comforting ground or a weapon. One can earn wealth (lakshmI) with nice words and keep his friends and relatives close to him with his speech. Or by misuse, could even lead to a person's imprisonment or even be the cause of his death. The tongue should always know its limitations and be used effectively and efficiently.